Rugby Union
Rugby changes eligibility rule
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is a bit apprehensive of the new residency requirement set by World Rugby.
CIRU names local players for qualifiers
Monday 22 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Islands Rugby Union has released a 48-member national squad to start preparing for the Oceania Rugby Cup tournament that will be held at the BCI Stadium in August.
World Cup path just got easier
Friday 19 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands national XVs team now have an easier pathway to the next round of the 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifiers after Papua New Guinea pulled out of the Oceania Rugby Cup tournament.
Crusaders to battle the Chiefs in Fiji
Thursday 18 May 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
From one big New Zealand rival to another, the Crusaders are confident they have the players and just as importantly the strategy to beat the Chiefs in Suva after their disappointment in the city last year.
Crusaders set for Canes attack
Friday 12 May 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
If a fortune teller invited Scott Robertson into his caravan, where a quick twirl of the cards would reveal the Hurricanes’ game plan, he might get a nasty shock.
ABs and Wallabies lucky, England not so
Friday 12 May 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Beware Los Pumas.
Giants await Cooks in RWC
Thursday 11 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands remain unfazed with the possibility of facing giants New Zealand and South Africa in the pool play at the 2019 Rugby World Cup (RWC). That is if it qualifies for the event.
Final round in Sevens set to kick off
Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
World Rugby commentator Rob Vickerman assesses the final two rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as South Africa close in on the title.
Crusading through Super Rugby
Tuesday 9 May 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Where’s the hype? The love? Isn’t it time to start asking ourselves if the Crusaders can go undefeated in 2017?
Tereora College back with bowl title
Friday 5 May 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The Tereora College 1st XV team arrived home to Rarotonga on Wednesday this week after competing in the Pacific Cup Rugby High School Championship in Hawaii.
Tangata named new 15s coach
Thursday 4 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Former national rep Walter “Wally” Tangata has been appointed the new Cook Islands 15s head coach for the upcoming Oceania Cup Tournament to be played in Rarotonga from July 28 to August 5.
Golden Oldies festival starts at The Swamp
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Golden Oldies Rugby Mini Festival 2017 kicked off yesterday with much fanfare at The Swamp in Avatiu.
Tereora boys into the Bowl decider
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The touring Tereora College 1st XV have made it through to the Pacific Cup Rugby High School Championship Bowl final, which will be played today in Hawaii.
Canterbury crusading on in Super
Friday 28 April 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Round nine of Super Rugby was business as usual, as the top teams comfortably accounted for those looking to make a leap into contention.
Tereora focus on rugby future
Wednesday 26 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Tereora College 1st XV left the country on Monday with high hopes of showcasing the local talent at the annual Pacific Cup Rugby High School Championship to be held this weekend in Hawaii.
Super Rugby: Best and worst, round nine
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Kris Shannon reviews the best and worst performers from the latest Super Rugby action.
More backing for Tereora XV
Thursday 13 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
The Tereora College 1st XV Rugby Tour 2017 side received another major boost ahead of their Hawaii trip later this month.
Super lessons from round six
Tuesday 4 April 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
If there’s anything certain after yet another weekend of one-sided results, it’s that the Kiwi teams are in complete control of this year’s competition.
Highlanders' massive win
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The Highlanders have celebrated Aaron Smith’s 100th game with a resounding 51-12 Super Rugby hammering of the bungling Rebels in Dunedin.
College team given ABs gear
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
News that Tereora College will be represented by a First 15 Rugby Team in the upcoming Pacific Cup held in Hawaii has attracted support from All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster.
